Edradour 1999 Vintage Barolo Cask Finish 21 year old Single Highland Malt Whisky 54,8%

1999 was a year when Edradour distilled whisky that, 21 years later, would meet Italian Barolo wine — the result is a discontinued rarity many collectors seek out.

The expert's description

Edradour 1999 Vintage Barolo Cask Finish 21 years old is a Single Highland Malt Whisky finished in Barolo casks and bottled at 54.8%.

The whisky was distilled on 9 August 1999 and, after a long primary maturation, received a finishing period in casks that previously held Barolo, a powerful Italian red wine from Piedmont made from Nebbiolo grapes. The whisky was bottled on 21 October 2020 after 21 years of total maturation and is today a discontinued vintage release.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dried cherries and rose petals, with a tannic undercurrent of tar and a hint of fresh malt.

Palate

Dark berries and a lightly bitter tannic grip, where the malt keeps a soft, honeyed base beneath the wine's intensity.

Finish

Long with dry tannins, black pepper and a finish of dark cherries and leather.

Specifications

Name: Edradour 1999 Vintage Barolo Cask Finish 21 years old Single Highland Malt Whisky 54.8%
Distillery: Edradour
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 21 years
ABV: 54,8 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Barolo cask finish
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 09/08/1999
Bottled: 21/10/2020
Edition: Vintage 1999

Flavour profile

Fruity · Spicy

Investment potential

This release is assessed to have high investment potential, largely due to the 1999 vintage, 21 years of maturation and a rare Barolo cask finish from a discontinued bottling. This is a general assessment based on available information about rarity and demand, not a guarantee of future value growth.

Did you know?

Barolo is often called 'the king of wines' in Italy because of its power and ageing potential — qualities that make the cask particularly well suited to finishing older, already complex whiskies like this one.

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Frequently asked questions about Edradour 1999 Vintage Barolo Cask Finish 21 yo

Is this whisky still in production?

No, it's a discontinued vintage release from 1999, which will not be refilled once sold out.

What is a Barolo cask finish?

It means that after its primary maturation, the whisky spent a period in casks that previously held the Italian red wine Barolo, adding a tannic, wine-like character.

How many bottles exist?

The exact number isn't disclosed for this discontinued release.

Is it worth the money as a collector's bottle?

As a discontinued 1999 vintage with a rare Italian wine finish, it's appealing to collectors of older, unique Edradour releases.

Is this whisky very sweet?

No, it's drier and more tannin-driven than a classic sherry or port cask whisky.

How should it be served?

Neat, at room temperature, in a nosing glass, so the wine's tannins and the whisky's malt can fully unfold.